Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 10, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet Member 1.    Agreed that Adult Social Care (ASC) move to a market-led rate to encourage best value. 2.    Agreed that ASC manage the risk to quality of care and care worker pay by setting a minimum rate of £21 and maximum rate of £24.40 (the current rate). 3.    Delegated authority to the Director of Adult Social Care, (ASC) in consultation with Finance Manager for Adult Social Care to adjust annually, (commencing financial year 2026-27) to uplift minimums and maximums in line with any uplift awarded to packages of care. 4.    Agreed that ASC implement PAMMS as a system to develop quality. 5.    Agreed that ASC focus the tender on local providers and ensure that the design affords flexibility and helps local providers to maintain a sustainable business.